Petition · Department for Work and Pensions
Allow people to be eligible for both state pension and full carer's allowance
Closed
7,769 signatures
What the petition asks
We call upon the government to ensure that those receiving carer’s allowance continue to get it at the full amount when in receipt of the state pension.
People in receipt of the state pension can lose the ability to claim carer’s allowance. We feel that people who reach the state pension age and provide care should be eligible for both. Unpaid carers save taxpayers a fortune by providing unpaid caring. We believe that state pensioners who are also carers should receive both payments at their full amount.
Timeline
| 6 Aug 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 6 Feb 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
7,769
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
6 Aug 2025
Closed
6 Feb 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 29 Jul 2026.